A Civil Action 1998 · USA · 115 minutes · PG-13 · Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations. courtroom drama docudrama Stars: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub Director: Steven Zaillian Justice has its price. The families of children who died sue two companies for dumping toxic waste: a tort so expensive to prove, the case could bankrupt their lawyers. Tags: fighting the system, lawyers, righting the wronged 6.6 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Justice has its price. The families of children who died sue two companies for dumping toxic waste: a tort so expensive to prove, the case could bankrupt their lawyers. Tags: fighting the system, lawyers, righting the wronged Watch A Civil Action trailer Starring of A Civil Action John Travolta as Jan Schlichtmann Robert Duvall as Jerome Facher Tony Shalhoub as Kevin Conway William H. Macy as James Gordon Zeljko Ivanek as Bill Crowley Bruce Norris as William Cheeseman John Lithgow as Judge Walter J. Skinner Kathleen Quinlan as Anne Anderson Peter Jacobson as Neil Jacobs Mary Mara as Kathy Boyer James Gandolfini as Al Love Stephen Fry as Pinder Dan Hedaya as John Riley David Thornton as Richard Aufiero Sydney Pollack as Al Eustis Ned Eisenberg as Uncle Pete Daniel von Bargen as Mr. Granger Brian Turk as Mover Rob McElhenney as Teenager on Property Storyline of A Civil Action Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to get rid of a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything - including his career and his clients' goals, in order to continue the case against all odds. Genre: drama Theme: fighting the system, lawyers, righting the wronged Mood: food for thought Certification: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Ages 13+ Recommended Flag: adult situations, profanity MPA rating: PG-13 Award: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations. Budget: 70000000 Rating of A Civil Action 6.6 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of A Civil Action Write your review or comment